This week, I learned that nonviolent communication can help me to avoid or address conflict. When conflict arises, nonviolent communication strategies can be used to "increase authenticity in communication, increase understanding, deepen connections and ensure conflict resolution" (Center for Nonviolent Communication, n.d.). These strategies are useful because I can reduce the stress and tension that occurs during conflict by working with others and using language that encourages a resolution to the conflict. Noviolent communication is also beneficial when working with diverse groups of people.
I have further learned that using "respect, reciprocal communication, and being responsive to others helps to improve communications and reduce conflict" (O'Hair & Wiemann, 2012). I will use these strategies to become a better communicator and to work well with others. I understand that showing respect and being responsive to others shows that I am listening and concerned. As a result, I will use these strategies to become a more informed communicator.
References
Center for Nonviolent Communication. (n.d.). The center for nonviolent communication. Retrieved from http://www.cnvc.org/
O'Hair, D., & Wiemann, M. (2012). Real communication: An introduction. New York: Bedford/St. Martin's
Geneen,
ReplyDeleteIt is true that working with others to resolve conflict will reduce our stress, and Billikopf (2009) states this fact as well with the addition that we will live a more fulfilling life. This means a cooperation in handling a conflict in early childhood field is a must.
Hi Geneen!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. I agree and think that when we are good are resolving conflict we are less stressed. This is why teaching children how to resolve conflict at an early young age is a must.
Thanks for sharing!
Erika
Hi Geneen,
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is important to consider the merits of nonviolent communication when working with diverse groups of people. I am always excited to something new, and this weeks definition of individual and collectivist cultures was enlightening.
O’ Hair, D., & Wiemann, M. (2012). p. 231. Real communication: An introduction (2nd ed.).Boston:
Bedford/St. Martin’s.